If they’re old enough to ask
They’re old enough to start getting answers
Introducing: A Gentle Approach to the Sex Talks
When your children ask about someone they see in the grocery store who’s pregnant, or ask about body parts (theirs or others!), they’re trying to understand the world. They’re trying to understand what it is to be human. Even if you think they’re too young. If they’re old enough to ask, they’re old enough for you to start having conversations about sex.
This is a course on how to have age-appropriate conversations. I’ll give you scripts for teens and advice on how to break it down for your five-year-old. And how to tell your kids that they need to assert their boundaries, and be careful to recognize other people’s boundaries.
When talking about sex, bodies, consent, starting earlier makes it easier to continue that open communication into their adult years. Plus, when you foster an open, non-judgemental dialogue has been shown to delay a child’s first sexual experience. This is your chance to share your values with your kids and give them guidance that will help them stay safe and make wise choices.
I co-created this course with Wired for Wellbeing, an incredible neuroscience-backed parenting resource, to help parents address what can be a stressful and uncomfortable topic. I teach seven video lessons covering how to build a rapport based on trust with your child so they can ask or share anything that’s on their mind, and you can feel prepared to handle their questions.
